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Penang's Youngest Councillor Charged with Domestic Violence

2/27/2026

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Fahmi Zainol, Penang's youngest executive councillor and Pantai Jerejak assemblyman, faces charges of allegedly injuring his wife Nur Hidayah Abd Jabar.
The 35-year-old pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia.
The incident occurred at their Bayan Lepas home on Sunday night.
He is charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, with up to one year in prison or a 2,000 ringgit fine (US$510).

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Story summary

Fahmi Zainol, Penang's youngest executive councillor and Pantai Jerejak assemblyman, faces charges of allegedly injuring his wife Nur Hidayah Abd Jabar.
The 35-year-old pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia.
The incident occurred at their Bayan Lepas home on Sunday night.
He is charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, with up to one year in prison or a 2,000 ringgit fine (US$510).